Man sustains injuries after a ship collides with a crane at the Port of Tyne in South Shields
A man has sustained injuries following a ship colliding with a crane at the Port of Tyne.
A man has been taken to hospital after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne on Sunday afternoon (July 19).
Emergency services were called to the Port, in South Shields, just after 1pm following a report of concern for a man.
Northumbria Police has confirmed he was injured as a result of the collision and has been taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) for treatment - where he remains.
Officers have said that they believe the man’s injuries are not life-threatening.
Police launch investigation
Police have stated that the reasons are the collision are not yet known and that an investigation has been launched as they look to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just after 1pm today (Sunday), we received a report of concern for the safety of a person at the Port of Tyne in South Shields.
“It was reported that, for reasons yet to be established, a ship had collided with a crane.
“Emergency services attended and a man was found to have sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains.
“Enquiries remain ongoing to fully understand the circumstances.”
Man taken to the RVI
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) dispatched three double-crewed ambulances, two clinical team leaders, three Hazardous Area Response Team vehicles and a duty officer to the Port of Tyne.
Medical professionals have confirmed that support was also requested from the team at the Great North Air Ambulance Service following the incident.
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service commented: "We were called to an incident in which a person was injured at the Port of Tyne, South Shields, at 1.02pm on 19 July.
“We dispatched three double crewed ambulances, two clinical team leaders, a duty officer, three vehicles from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and were supported by Great North Air Ambulance Service.
“One patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
“One of our HART vehicles remains at the scene on standby to support the fire service."
The Shields Gazette has contacted the Port of Tyne for a comment about the collision.